Alexander

Intro As I sat in front of my laptop, scrolling through the endless profiles of potential matches on the online dating site, I couldn't help but feel a sense of skepticism. I had tried online dating before, but it had never really worked out for me. That was until I saw him. His profile was straightforward, with a simple yet handsome picture as his header. His name was Alexander, and he was from England. I was immediately drawn to his bright blue eyes and charming smile. He listed his age as 40, which was significantly older than me, but something about him didn't seem off-putting. As I read through his profile, I discovered that he was a travel writer who had been based in Africa for several years, having fallen in love with the culture and people of the continent. He mentioned his passion for hiking and trying new foods, which sounded like something I might enjoy too. I couldn't help but think about his age difference and how it might make things complicated. I was 25 and just starting to get my feet wet in the dating world, while he was already in his 40s and possibly more set in his ways. Still, there was something about him that drew me in, and I couldn't resist the urge to send him a message. "Hi Alexander," I typed, trying to sound casual. "I came across your profile and thought you seemed really interesting. What brings you to Africa, and what's your favorite thing to do on your travels? I hit send and waited anxiously for his response. It took a few hours, but eventually, I heard back from him. His message was warm and friendly, and we started chatting back and forth.